What Happens When You Shine a Laser Through a Jet Engine Combustion Test

EPILEPSY WARNING: Flashing Lights/May Trigger Seizures Go behind the scenes with Boom Supersonic combustion engineers as they use high-speed cameras and lasers to study the flames that will power supersonic flight. Uniform fuel spray is critical for stable combustion and consistent turbine temperatures, key to the durability and performance of Symphony, the engine that will power Overture. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Spring Core Combustion Testing 00:45 Why We Study Fuel Droplets 00:55 Laser Setup 1:23 What is Mie Scattering? 1:49 Camera Setup 2:32 Party With the Lights Off 2:50 Why Uniform Fuel Spray is Important